Preventively
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a preventive way not-comparable
"On Iran, Biden said Washington will strive to act preventively and avoid having to choose between the risks of war and the dangers of inaction."
Example
More examples"On Iran, Biden said Washington will strive to act preventively and avoid having to choose between the risks of war and the dangers of inaction."
Etymology
From preventive + -ly.
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